AKEL expresses its support for the sheep and goat sector, which, as he described, "is on the brink of destruction and the responsibility for this situation lies solely with the government".
"The conscious choice of those in power not to carry out checks in previous years to ensure that the halloumi available on the market is produced in accordance with the specifications has left plenty of room for promiscuity and has given way to certain financial and other interests," said MP Giannakis Gavriel in a statement.
The results of the recent audits which were carried out, as stated, after suffocating pressure - both from the Parliament and professional sectors affected - unfortunately confirm the orgy of illegality.
It also adds that "the sheep and goat farmers are not begging but demanding that the legislation and what has been approved by the EU regarding halloumi as a Protected Designation of Origin product be implemented."
"The government must abandon its delaying attitude and faithfully implement everything provided for in the legislation and approved by the EU. Otherwise, the registration of our traditional product will be in immediate danger," it adds.
In conclusion, he says that "only in this way will the public interest be served, the livestock sector will be saved and the prospects opened up for halloumi by its registration as a Protected Designation of Origin product will be exploited".
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